Published: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 6:31 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 6:31 p.m.

West Henderson High rising senior baseball standout Mitchell McCrary committed to play baseball at North Carolina Central on Wednesday, according to Falcon coach Brandon Ball.

McCrary is currently playing summer ball with the Mountain Expos, a showcase team based out of Henderson County.

"He was playing at a tournament at East Cobb down in Georgia over the summer, and scouts were there from N.C. Central. They offered him a scholarship, and he went for a visit and loved the school," Ball said.

McCrary, an All-WNC Athletic Conference pick this year, had a .387 batting average with 16 RBIs.

"Mitchell has really worked hard since his freshman year. He is a fun player to watch because he plays the game the right way with toughness and hustle. He is a force on the mound, in the field and in the box.

"Mitchell has emerged as a leader over the past two years and I have had the privilege of coaching and watching him grow into a fine young man and player that proudly represents West Henderson," Ball said.

McCrary was also a main piece to West's pitching rotation and helped the Falcons to another 20-win season, as they finished 20-4. He had a 4-1 record with 56 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings and had an ERA of 1.65.

"Several schools were interested in Mitchell, and this is a great opportunity for him to play Division-I baseball. They offered him a full ride on the spot," Ball said.

Some of the area colleges after McCrary were Brevard College, Mars Hill College and Catawba.

<p>West Henderson High rising senior baseball standout Mitchell McCrary committed to play baseball at North Carolina Central on Wednesday, according to Falcon coach Brandon Ball.</p><p>McCrary is currently playing summer ball with the Mountain Expos, a showcase team based out of Henderson County.</p><p>"He was playing at a tournament at East Cobb down in Georgia over the summer, and scouts were there from N.C. Central. They offered him a scholarship, and he went for a visit and loved the school," Ball said.</p><p>McCrary, an All-WNC Athletic Conference pick this year, had a .387 batting average with 16 RBIs. </p><p>"Mitchell has really worked hard since his freshman year. He is a fun player to watch because he plays the game the right way with toughness and hustle. He is a force on the mound, in the field and in the box.</p><p>"Mitchell has emerged as a leader over the past two years and I have had the privilege of coaching and watching him grow into a fine young man and player that proudly represents West Henderson," Ball said.</p><p>McCrary was also a main piece to West's pitching rotation and helped the Falcons to another 20-win season, as they finished 20-4. He had a 4-1 record with 56 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings and had an ERA of 1.65.</p><p>"Several schools were interested in Mitchell, and this is a great opportunity for him to play Division-I baseball. They offered him a full ride on the spot," Ball said.</p><p>Some of the area colleges after McCrary were Brevard College, Mars Hill College and Catawba.</p>